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Post 16

The Post 16 department is the bridge between school and college, training or the work place.  Our students are given steadily increasing opportunities to develop self-reliance and independence at home, in the community and at work. This in turn develops confidence, communication and self-esteem, health and wellbeing.  We encourage students to behave in a mature manner, consider safety and to take responsibility for making decisions about their futures.

We build on the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales; preparing each student for their next stage in life; college, supported/independent living and work. Priorities for each student to overcome the main barriers to their next step are discussed with the student and their families. Priorities are targeted with a series of long-term and short-term personal learning goals. Essential skills with a focus on communication, use of technology to support communication and increase independence, functional writing, reading, money, time, measurement and solving simple number problems are the primary focus in all activities.

The structure of our programme is the ASDAN Towards Independence accreditation.  Students work to complete units including – Using Transport, Out in the Community, Money, Independent Living, Everyday Living, Horticulture, Environment, Practical Workshop, Personal safety, Using leisure facilities and for some of our students, units in developing sensory communication, multisensory communication and sensory baking. All course units are worked on simultaneously and three units are accredited each year.

Opportunities to develop careers and work-related experiences are provided through our school café, floristry shop, charity shop and polytunnel which provide on-site supported work experiences which are open to the public. Students also have the opportunity to access off-site supported work experiences and possibly off-site unsupported opportunities when they are ready. Students are also given opportunities to visit workplaces, access college taster courses and volunteer for community organisations such as Keep Wales Tidy and Nant Clwyd Y Dre Historic garden.

Students are encouraged to make healthy choices that promote well being including choosing healthy snacks, making balanced nutritious meals, personal hygiene, social opportunities, fitness activities including walking, cycling, dance and swimming. Activities that enable us to keep ourselves safe at home and in the community are a focus each week and relationships and sexuality education is essential to prepare our students for a safer, happier future.

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  • March 16, 2024 What a messy afternoon! Pupils activated switches to splat the teachers! 3,2,1…SPLAT! We also searched for mini beasts in the spaghetti hoops. pic.twitter.com/hPUWjK1Yxe— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 16, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 Dosbarth Tegid had lots of red nose fun today, bush tucker trial completed and lots of being funny to raise money!!! Well done gang!!! pic.twitter.com/GOGI7Q8JwG— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 A former pupil, came to chat to our class about inspiration, motivation and compassion. The class was so interested and listened to every word. pic.twitter.com/vFtNW8ou2J— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 a fun day in Seren exploring red nose jelly and mark making with leeks.😀 pic.twitter.com/a7f7l86Q1x— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 A former pupil, Anthony Hart, came to chat to our class about inspiration, motivation and compassion. The class was so interested and listened to every word. pic.twitter.com/psCS3FMWlu— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 This young man deserves a special post this week, he has gained so much confidence in the community and his independence skills are excellent!! Huge well done!! pic.twitter.com/UWLGpXrDcz— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 Preparing for Red Nose Day we made Red Nose Day cakes in Dosbarth Tegid this week pic.twitter.com/Sicmah9lHm— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 For science week this week Dosbarth Tegid planted cress heads, we are excited to see what crazy hair styles grow!! pic.twitter.com/aeZTw3P3p0— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 visited Pili Palas for and our topic this term - Growth. pic.twitter.com/OSTWkwDQuH— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 ☀️ had lots of fun this morning completing our bush trucker trail we made an obstacle course in our classroom! pic.twitter.com/BN5mQ7dGVA— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 Dosbarth Findeg enjoyed a morning at an inclusive Welsh Rugby festival on Thursday in Wrexham. Many thanks to Welsh Rugby for a fun day. .wales pic.twitter.com/8dB8emkQ2r— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 We enjoyed a wonderful performance from the Welsh National Opera. Pupils attended well to the singing, instruments and range of sensory stimuli, and we observed some fantastic interactions. Thank you for visiting us. Diolch. pic.twitter.com/LUxZGROpFU— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 15, 2024